What a Week!

Well, actually three weeks! We had a wonderful week in San Diego with our kids and Reese, the world's cutest baby. We made it back to Boise, and it's always good to be home.

Monday morning, 5:30 am, the phone rang, it was Marquis, the place where my dad lives. He wasn't doing so well, so we hurried down to see what was going on. He wasn't doing well, and 24 hours later, he passed away. I was grateful to be by his side when he went.

Wednesday, Kirt and I celebrated 27 years of marriage!
Malorie and Jon moved into our garage, and into Mal's room.

Funeral plans were made, phone calls made and answered.

Thursday night Mackenzie and Tyler got into town, but we didn't see them til Friday morning. Steve and Janalee and family got into town at 9:30 pm.

Saturday morning was my dad's funeral. We held it at Kristie's ward, with Bishop Mark conducting. It was a beautiful thing. Most of my dad's friends are gone now (he was 90), but there were still several who came to pay their respected, and I very much appreciated their attendance. Pam gave the family prayer, Diane Bleazard Campbell was the organist. Michelle was the chorister. Dianna gave the opening prayer, Mike gave the life sketch. Erin, Lesley, Stacey, Stefanie, and Lindsay sang "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need", with Mackenzie on flute and Malorie on violin. Kristie spoke next, then Jim gave the closing prayer. Steve dedicated the grave. We went back to Kristie's ward for a nice lunch. All of Dad's grandsons were there (13) but the ones that are currently serving missions. Almost all but two of his other grandkids were there. He left quite a legacy.

It was a good, but long day.

Sunday, Steve and Janalee and family, then Tyler and Mackenzie left.

Monday, Mal and Jon left for Europe.

Still tons of calls to make and return.

Yesterday, we brought 5 of my Laurel girls up to McCall for an overnighter. Today they left, and Jake and Lindsay and Reese are expected any minute. It's nice to have a day to breathe and relax.

Tomorrow, back to work!